Jim Mills playing a TB2

Jim Mills playing Keith Roberts's TB2 conversion at the Pre War Banjo Seminar. Recorded on April 8, 2011 using a Flip Video camera.

[stellingbanjodude]

His left hand technique has always bewildered me

[robertpinsler]

My start in banjo picking began with Pete Seeger's little yellow booklet " How to play the 5 string banjo" and in it he was asked what does a banjo sound like? His reply: Fast as lightning and hard as nails".
Ain't that the truth and this performance is the ultimate in my opinion.

[Intunecoolstuff]

@MsFiddle1992 Are you kidding? Your playing was terrific! I've gotten many comments about how good it was. Sending a PM.

[bobthabuilda]

Something I've noticed about Mr. Mills in every video I've watched is that on top of being a great picker, he seems like such a great guy. From complementing someone's instrument to giving encouragement to a young player, it seems he's constantly finding ways to brighten the day of the people around him. I can't tell you how much I wish there were more people like him in this cutthroat industry of ours.

[kishintuchis]

rueben was the tune earl said he was playing when he, at 9 0r 10 years old, found that he was playing the 3-fingered roll for the first time, that is the foundation of scruggs picking.

[therealdiehl]

After years of frustration and "hiding in the closet" I finally figured out the most important things. One, play with others, Two, have fun! I've never seen any one throw rocks at a struggling banjo picker.

[toddlilienthal]

Please let me know if you're ever looking to sell that banjo. I like the tone.

[MjrMjr-ttkn]

Who in the hell would give this video a thumbs down? Only Jealous losers!

[Bascomblodge]

Each note Jim Mills plays is just so crisp and clean and distinct. Love it.

[mikebarnett]

I got to meet him after a Ricky Skaags concert.He was friendly and signed the CDs I bought .I love these videos even better than the CDs.Just a man whos enjoying his banjo!

[teakbridge]

Don't be so hard on yourself! Faith is the key, and you're still so young! Never compare yourself to people more then twice your age.

[banjomasterr]

One thing Jim has mastered is Ruben hr is right up there with scruugs with that song.

[teakbridge]

Who are you referring to? You should never compare yourself to players who are older then you. They usually have more experience, so it is not a fair match. Just encouraging here, buddy.

[kennethotwaska]

I have in a gibson bango. my dad playee throughout his life there is a number stamped inside 9486-76 is there any that can tell how old this bango is and if I should have it insured. ken from wisconsin

[kcs]

You won't hear a better version of train 45 (Reuben) than this---the lonesome fiddle is top notch! 

[teakbridge]

Everyone talks about Ron Stewart as the "tone guru." But check Ron on YouTube and see how many videos he has in comparison to Jim! I think we all know who is the REAL tone guru!

[DA-gmyu]

Love Jim's playing he plays it powerful and hard, I try to do that too. The sound he gets out of it cool.

[teakbridge]

Jim gets better every month, I swear.

[turbotubesteak]

I WANT TO SEE THAT FIDDLE PLAYER'S G-STRING